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BUS 291 - Business Internship


1.0 to 12.0 Credits
Workplace experience. Develop learning objectives that relate to academic program and career goals. S/U grade only. Prerequisite: Secured internship; concurrent enrollment in BUS 290 ; completion of minimum of 15 credits related to area of study and GPA of 2.5. Registration by entry code only; obtain code from faculty coordinator with proof of internship.

Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify, discuss, and write specific learning objectives and develop career and educational plan to reach the career goals of the internship. [REASON]
  2. Demonstrate understanding of work place trends and opportunities. [REASON]
  3. Evaluate self and create options to achieve greater success in the experiential learning environment. [REASON}
  4. Develop positive work habits and skills in interpersonal relations while interning at the internship site. [COMMUNICATE]
  5. Experience both oral and written communications at work-site. [COMMUNICATE]
  6. Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional and ethical attitudes; understanding of work environment; job descriptions and performance objectives; interpersonal work skills, work site leadership, group interaction, conflict management and workplace cultural diversity. [REASON]
  7. Experience a new dynamic working community at the given internship site. [EXPLORE]
  8. Work among a variety of colleagues, vendors, and customers/clients to gain an overall understanding of workplace cultural diversity and ethics in the workplace. [EXPLORE]
  9. Gain and/or improve job-specific technical skills and soft skills at the internship. [ACT]
  10. Develop understanding of workplace issues: employer expectations, professional and ethical attitudes. [ACT]



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